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iPad Preparation

All undergrad first year students, and degree seeking transfer students will receive an iPad from Goshen College.
Students who are in a continuing education program are eligible to participate in the iPad Lease Program.

Preparing to receive your iPad

Undergrad first year and transfer students receiving an iPad from Goshen College will need to take some initial steps before receiving their iPad.

Step 1 – Read and sign the iPad User Agreement

click the agreement box next to each paragraph to electronically initial each area

enter in the date and type in your name at the bottom

click the Submit button

Step 2 – Obtain an Apple ID

You will need an Apple ID in order to set up your iPad and install applications. It is recommended that you associate your Apple ID with an email address other than your Goshen College email address, that way you can continue to use that same Apple ID beyond graduating from Goshen College. If you are from a country other than the U.S., it is recommended that you create a new Apple ID that is U.S. based, and wait until you arrive in the United States before creating your Apple ID.

if you already have an Apple ID, verify that you can log in by going to https://appleid.apple.com/ and clicking on the Manage Your Apple ID button

if you already have an Apple ID, but cannot remember the ID or the password, go to https://appleid.apple.com/ click on the Manage Your Apple ID button, and then click on the appropriate link for retrieving your Apple ID or password.

Step 3 – Obtain a protective cover for your iPad

To help protect your iPad from possible scratches or breakage, you will be required to obtain a protective cover for your iPad. Because the choice of a protective cover for your iPad can be as individual as you are, we are leaving it up to you to decide which iPad cover best suits your style and taste. There are many brands and styles available to choose from, but as you choose, be sure that the cover provides adequate padded protection for the screen, covers the back of the iPad, and provides adequate padded protection to the corners of the iPad. The iPad model that you will receive is the 2017 9.7″ iPad (model # A1822), so make sure that the cover you choose is designed for this model of iPad. For iPad cover recommendations, click here. Remember, you are financially responsible for the care and protection of your iPad. Try to obtain an iPad cover before you arrive to campus so that you can put your iPad in it as soon as you receive your iPad. The campus bookstore also has iPad cases available for purchase.

Step 4 – Receiving your iPad

New and transfer students will receive their iPad on check-in day, Saturday, August 26th. Please be sure to sign your iPad Agreement, obtain an Apple ID or verify that you can sign into your Apple ID, and obtain a protective cover for your iPad before coming through check-in.

iPad Lease Program for continuing education students

Any student who is in a continuing education program, or any upperclassmen who don’t yet have an iPad, are eligible to participate in the iPad Lease Program.

If you have any questions about this communication, or need further assistance, please contact the Goshen College Help Desk at (574) 535-7700 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. eastern time.